Croton Elementary School

Summary:

Croton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Melbourne, Florida, serving 488 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Brevard District, which is ranked 22 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Croton Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American (9.22%), Hispanic (18.44%), and students identifying as two or more races (12.7%) compared to nearby schools like Longleaf Elementary and W. Melbourne Elementary for Science. However, the school also faces challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate (16.9% to 29.3%) and a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (54.58% to 64.55%), both significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Academically, Croton Elementary's performance lags behind nearby schools and district/state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 52%, compared to 59% for the Brevard District and 55% for the state. Croton's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 740 out of 2,029 Florida elementary schools (3 stars) in 2012-2013 to 1,096 out of 2,182 (2 stars) in 2018-2019, indicating a need for improvement to reach the higher-performing nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1449 Croton Rd
       Melbourne, FL  32935


(321) 259-3818

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
870th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,187 Help


Students who attend Croton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School
High:    Eau Gallie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  488

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.0%
Hispanic:
18.4%
Two or more races:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.5% Help


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Compare Details Croton Elementary School ranks better than 61.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 32nd among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Croton Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59%), Hispanic (18.4%), two or more races (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Croton Elementary School is 13.1, which is the 11th best among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Croton Elementary School is $12,187, which is the 16th highest among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Croton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Croton Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.56 72nd 199 63.8%
2005 79.81 51st 202 74.8%
2006 84.77 215th 1688 87.3%
2007 72.76 466th 1786 73.9%
2008 69.68 541st 1789 69.8%
2009 72.24 479th 1847 74.1%
2010 71.38 537th 1919 72.0%
2011 74.58 479th 1985 75.9%
2012 77.36 415th 1984 79.1%
2013 62.43 740th 2029 63.5%
2014 57.91 870th 2064 57.8%
2016 54.05 954th 2087 54.3%
2017 56.60 898th 2112 57.5%
2018 44.24 1189th 2118 43.9%
2019 49.27 1096th 2182 49.8%
2021 60.49 847th 2247 62.3%
2022 51.35 1035th 2219 53.4%
2023 51.47 1064th 2240 52.5%
2024 59.63 870th 2256 61.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, August 15, 2019

Open Quote The Principal, Dr. Bennett and her staff are extremely rude to students and also to parents. The front office clerks are extremely condescending to students and parents as well. I have personally witnessed cruel and unprofessional behavior to students, more so when parents are not there in the building, with their children. On more than one occasion they have embarrassed students in front of their peers, to the point where these poor students are brought to tears. It is very hard to witness this without stepping in to stand up for these children, so they know they are OK, and they have someone on their side that will support them! I will never be someone who see’s this kind of behavior and treatment to an innocent child, and just stands there or turns my head the other way and pretends that nothing happened. I will always stand up for a child when I see them being treated poorly, and for no good reason at all. It is really sad, but mostly infuriating to know that this kind of behavior from adults who know better, and are trusted with our children, can treat these poor children this way, and have no consequences for their actions!! No child should ever be brought to tears at school by anyone, but most importantly by a staff member! They should be there to support our children, and set a good example, make them smile, show kindness and love for our children. When children start their day with negativity, that is what they will have on their minds all day. It’s not right! These actions have been reported to the Brevard School Board, yet these same staff members are still treating these children like they a nuisance. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Croton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 421 20 8 18 2 n/a n/a 0 469
1989 425 20 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1990 440 20 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1991 455 16 12 18 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1992 422 23 9 18 1 n/a n/a 0 473
1993 392 18 10 31 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1994 415 19 9 23 2 n/a n/a 0 468
1995 441 29 15 25 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1996 441 29 15 25 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1997 487 20 19 24 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1998 491 22 17 23 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1999 453 16 17 22 2 n/a n/a 0 510
2000 435 23 17 22 2 n/a n/a 0 499
2001 418 32 14 21 3 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 428 22 10 29 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2003 428 22 10 29 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2004 396 17 13 29 4 n/a n/a 0 459
2005 517 29 8 44 4 n/a n/a 0 602
2006 485 24 11 61 7 n/a n/a 0 588
2007 432 20 11 47 5 n/a n/a 53 568
2008 411 21 12 47 5 n/a n/a 41 537
2009 405 22 9 36 4 n/a n/a 39 515
2010 399 23 10 46 3 n/a n/a 34 515
2011 434 25 7 72 1 0 46 0 585
2012 427 32 4 78 1 0 55 0 597
2013 435 41 6 86 0 0 61 0 629
2014 458 51 8 98 0 0 61 0 676
2015 444 54 7 93 2 0 53 0 653
2016 431 72 9 98 1 0 54 0 665
2017 379 60 10 108 2 0 56 0 615
2018 354 47 15 104 2 1 55 0 578
2019 340 49 7 110 2 1 43 0 552
2020 324 49 11 97 1 1 40 0 523
2021 285 55 6 91 1 0 42 0 480
2022 285 52 5 86 1 0 59 0 488
2023 288 45 2 90 1 0 62 0 488

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Croton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 29.0 16.1 39.7
1989 465 28.0 16.6 33.1
1990 489 27.0 18.1 37.2
1991 501 26.0 19.2 38.5
1992 473 27.0 17.5 34
1993 452 23.0 19.7 33
1994 468 25.0 18.7 36.3
1995 511 24.0 21.3 38.6
1996 511 24.0 21.3 38.6
1997 550 33.0 16.7 38.2
1998 554 35.0 15.8 33.2
1999 510 33.0 15.5 47.6
2000 499 33.0 15.1 47.3
2001 488 31.0 15.7 47.7
2002 492 32.0 15.4 50.2
2003 492 32.0 15.4 50.2
2004 459 34.0 13.5 55.8
2005 602 41.0 14.7 54
2006 588 41.0 14.3 49.5
2007 568 39.0 14.6 48.5
2008 537 40.0 13.4 46.4
2009 515 38.0 14.7 52.9
2010 515 37.0 13.9 59.3
2011 585 44.0 13.2 49.9
2012 597 40.0 14.9 51.4
2013 629 45.0 13.9 58.3
2014 676 46.0 14.6 59.3
2015 653 48.0 13.6 65.4
2016 665 47.0 14.1 67.8
2017 615 45.0 13.6 70.9
2018 578 43.0 13.4 70.8
2019 552 37.0 14.9 71.4
2020 523 36.0 14.5 69
2021 480 34.5 13.9 54.6
2022 488 37.0 13.1 58.4
2023 488 37.0 13.1 64.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Croton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 29.0 16.1 39.7
1989 465 28.0 16.6 33.1
1990 489 27.0 18.1 37.2
1991 501 26.0 19.2 38.5
1992 473 27.0 17.5 34
1993 452 23.0 19.7 33
1994 468 25.0 18.7 36.3
1995 511 24.0 21.3 38.6
1996 511 24.0 21.3 38.6
1997 550 33.0 16.7 38.2
1998 554 35.0 15.8 33.2
1999 510 33.0 15.5 47.6
2000 499 33.0 15.1 47.3
2001 488 31.0 15.7 47.7
2002 492 32.0 15.4 50.2
2003 492 32.0 15.4 50.2
2004 459 34.0 13.5 55.8
2005 602 41.0 14.7 54
2006 588 41.0 14.3 49.5
2007 568 39.0 14.6 48.5
2008 537 40.0 13.4 46.4
2009 515 38.0 14.7 52.9
2010 515 37.0 13.9 59.3
2011 585 44.0 13.2 49.9
2012 597 40.0 14.9 51.4
2013 629 45.0 13.9 58.3
2014 676 46.0 14.6 59.3
2015 653 48.0 13.6 65.4
2016 665 47.0 14.1 67.8
2017 615 45.0 13.6 70.9
2018 578 43.0 13.4 70.8
2019 552 37.0 14.9 71.4
2020 523 36.0 14.5 69
2021 480 34.5 13.9 54.6
2022 488 37.0 13.1 58.4
2023 488 37.0 13.1 64.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Croton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,058 (12.7%) $7,305 (87.3%) $8,363
2019 $973 (11.5%) $7,507 (88.5%) $8,480
2020 $1,072 (12.1%) $7,761 (87.9%) $8,832
2021 $1,452 (14.9%) $8,298 (85.1%) $9,750
2022 $2,366 (21.8%) $8,505 (78.2%) $10,871
2023 $2,677 (22.0%) $9,510 (78.0%) $12,187

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Croton Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1096th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1064th of 2240 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Croton Elementary School)6559
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6458
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Croton Elementary School)7469
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6159
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Croton Elementary School)5548
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6160
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Croton Elementary School)6858
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6460
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Croton Elementary School)4249
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6061
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Croton Elementary School)4834
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6056
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Croton Elementary School)3550
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Brevard)5657
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Croton Elementary School)5563
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6064
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Croton Elementary School)5863
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6766
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students552488
 11.6%
African American4945
 8.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic11090
 18.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White340288
 15.3%
Two or More Races4362
 44.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.4%64.5%
 6.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 488 students attended Croton Elementary School.

Students at Croton Elementary School are 59% White, 18% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 9% African American.

Students who attend Croton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School
High : Eau Gallie High School

Croton Elementary School ranks 870th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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